Here at realtor.com®, we’re unsure how the game will play out, but as real estate experts, we do know how the two teams’ home cities measure up in housing. Here’s a look at core housing market metrics in the Charlotte, NC, and Denver, CO, metropolitan areas.

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Housing prices

In terms of affordability, the Queen City wins in a romp thanks to a median home price of only $227,000—less than half the price in Denver. However, this disparity may not last forever, as home prices in Charlotte have experienced double-digit growth (11.3%) over the past year. Home prices in Denver increased 3.8% over the same period.

Powered by a booming economy, Denver’s housing market is even hotter than the Broncos defense: Homes typically sell in 67 days, 27 days faster than the national average and 21 days quicker than Charlotte.

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Housing inventory

Denver’s soaring home prices can be traced to tight inventory. In December 2015, there were just a few more than 5,000 properties for sale in the Mile High City area. The Charlotte area, with a similar population size, has almost three times as many homes available.

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Common housing style

Upholding the gracious legacy of Southern living, most homes in Charlotte today still boast a traditional architectural style. Think symmetrical forms, stately white columns, and triangular gables. Many have front porches on which to while away the hot, humid weather.

Out west in the Rocky Mountains, Denver features many single-story ranch homes with low-pitched roofs and broad facades. You’re also likely to find a bigger place to call home in Denver. The median home size is over 1,100 square feet larger than Charlotte’s more modest residences.

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Most expensive listing

While they dine on shrimp cocktails in their luxury suites, let’s go under the hood and see how the richest folks in each locale live.

Just 20 minutes from downtown Denver, we found a grand estate with a handsome library, banquet-size dining room, dual master suites, and 12 fireplaces. This palace in the mountains awaits a deep-pocketed buyer with $27.7 million to spare. Perhaps if a few of those Super bets pay off?

Comparably, Charlotte’s most expensive listing seems oh-so-affordable at about one-quarter the price. Plus, it’s actually larger than the Denver home! The charming $6.5 million estate comes with a gorgeous wine tasting room. It sounds like a perfect place to celebrate a Panthers win…